Internal Security Act

The Malaysian Internal Security Act provides for arbitrary arrest and detention without trial for an indefinite period based on suspicion that one may commit an act dangerous to national security. A detainee is presumed guilty, and held without trial. It also allows a detainee to be held in solitary confinement for 60 days no access to legal counsel. When the Act was first adopted, it allowed for judicial review. However, the ISA has been amended, and this provision has been removed. Absolute power is given to the Minister of Home Affairs to arbitrarily detain anyone.